Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 - Modelling and Decision Support for Non-Antibiotic Dry Cow Strategies Ref 1318
Teagasc Irish Agriculture & Food Development Authority
Basic Function:
Teagasc is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated researcher with an interest in modelling and development of decision support tools. The candidate will be incorporated to the team of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) funded project “Sustainable reduction of antimicrobial use at dry-off in dairy farms”. The project will provide the successful postdoctoral researcher with opportunities to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and make a sizeable contribution to the dairy industry by helping farmers with decision making at or around dry-off.
Background:
Mastitis treatment accounts for a significant portion of antibiotics used on dairy farms, especially at dry-off. With new EU regulations aiming to reduce preventive antibiotic use, there is a need to find alternative solutions for cows without infections at the end of lactation. Teagasc research has highlighted how farm-specific data, mastitis trends, treatment selection criteria, and management practices impact the success of non-antibiotic dry cow therapy.
This project aims to understand the management factors that influence the success of non-antibiotic dry cow therapy and to model the impact of non-antibiotic dry cow therapy on intramammary infections and antibiotic use. You will work to develop predictions of the impact of dry cow therapy on mastitis and antibiotic use at farm level and to develop decision support tools to assist farmers improve the implementation of non-antibiotic dry cow therapy. These actions will contribute to meet EU targets on antimicrobial use, facilitate the implementation of EU regulation and help farmers improve the health of their cows.
Background to Teagasc Post-Doctoral Programme:
The Teagasc post-doctoral programme provides training and development opportunities for early career scientists that enhances their experience of learning and equips them with the necessary skills for the next stage of their chosen career in research. Appointees to a Teagasc Post-Doctoral Fellowship will be required to undertake a Level 9 Professional Diploma in Researcher Development delivered by University College Dublin (UCD). This professional diploma is a flexible, modular programme which embraces a blended learning approach to align with the Post-Doctoral Fellow's role in Teagasc. It is designed to develop competencies and transferable skills in research, professionalism, communication and career development. The majority of the programme is delivered online with the remaining elements delivered in-person at Teagasc locations. This blended approach affords the Post-Doctoral Fellow the opportunity to meet and network with other Teagasc colleagues. During the course of the diploma Post-Doctoral Fellows will have access to a full range of supports including the UCD library, writing centre and careers centre.
This is a research focused training role, the primary purpose of which is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to develop their research skills and competencies.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will, while working in conjunction with senior research staff, gain insight and experience into a variety of areas including the processes of project and budgetary management, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, writing grant applications, and attracting external funding; the development of active collaboration with relevant national and international research communities; the development of communication and presentation skills, leadership and management skills, and overall career development.
Modules will be conducted under the supervision and direction of the Project Leader - Pablo Silva Bolona or other designated manager in conjunction with the Head of Department.
A detailed job specification can be accessed on our website at www.teagasc.ie/opportunities
To apply interested applicants are required to set up their profile on TOPJobs (https://topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/Account/WizzkiLogin ), the Teagasc recruitment portal.
Find out more about our recruitment process on
https://www.teagasc.ie/about/opportunities/the-recruitment-process/
Duration: Indicative duration of which is 35.5 months, subject to contract
Location: Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, P61 C997
Closing Time/Date: 12/5/2025 @12noon
Salary Range: Post Doc (Level 1) with a Salary Scale of €44,128 to €48,411
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